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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.37, 8,816.29 and 6,160.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.37, 8,816.29 and 6,160.29 is: 8,552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.37 : 8,816.29 = 6,160.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.37/8,816.29 = 6,160.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.37x = 8,816.29 × 6,160.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.37x = 54,310,874.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,310,874.44/6,350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,552.40

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